Stanley

If your much loved Stanley Magnum screwdrivers are on their last legs then there is no need to panic.

Stanley have brought back this popular range and made it better than ever. With 25% larger handle than the original Magnum screwdrivers they provide a better grip and more torque.

With so many different tool storage options on the market, it can be difficult to decide on which one to go for. Once you have narrowed it down to tool box or bag there is still many options to sift through.

The Stanley FatMax tool organiser bag is a top pick out of the Stanley storage range. It has a unique design which allows you to store you tools up right. One side has 24 identically sized looped pockets while the opposite side has 22 varied sized pockets. Storing tools upright means they are easy to find, no more foraging to the darkest realms of your tool bag to find the right screwdriver. For those of you that are a little bit obsessive like me, you can line you tools up in size order making tool selection quick and easy.

After the success of Stanley’s special edition 50th anniversary Gold Powerlock 5m tape measure 0-33-361, Stanley have launched 4 more measuring and layout tools for every tradesman to add to his collection.

First off we have the Stanley mini chalk line 0-47-147. It is compact in size yet light and durable. Fitted with a 3:1 rewind gear ratio meaning the line retracts 3 times faster than a standard 1:1 reel.

So first of all…what is a laser? It stands for “Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation”. A diode is used to create a concentrated laser beam of light in one wavelength. The shorted the wavelength the brighter and more visible the laser beam. Stanley lasers have a standard wavelength of 635 nanometres, which is suitable for use up to 30m.

The leading hand tools manufacturer is once again paving the way in innovation with this tool which is set to become a toolbox essential. I know what my first thought was, a chisel is solid and built to be hammered so why on earth would we want one that has a 2 piece handle and could potentially weaken it?

Stanley are launching a range of new tool storage products.

The first is the 3 in 1 mobile work centre toolbox STA179326 / 1-79-326. The bottom section has large 7” wheels making it easy to transport around the worksite with the pull handle. The detachable mid section can be used to store small parts and accessories. The top toolbox has small storage compartments on the top and it can be used individually in the same way as the other two sections. Large metal latches securely connect all the units together. The huge storage volume that this toolbox offers makes it perfect for everything from you large power tools right through to your tiny screws and fixings.

The hand tool industry was revolutionised on the 1st April 1963 by Stanley employee and inventor, Robert West. He introduced the Stanley Powerlock Tape Rule which featured the first slide locking mechanism with a coilable spring. The SlideLock Mechanism transformed the production of tape measures along with the introduction of Mylar coating which eliminates rust.

With the various models in the stud sensor range, there is no longer any need to guess what is behind your walls and will prevent you making unnecessary holes. Some experienced carpenters may swear by taping the wall or ceiling and listening out for a change in sound to locate a stud, but as we all know this is not a full proof technique. The four available models from Stanley will satisfy a broad range of needs from small projects to large.

When Stanley Tools developed its premium Stanley FatMax Box Beam Level it knew that it was the strongest it had ever made. That’s why it asked the nine professional tradesmen of the Tool Jury to come up with extreme ways in which to test the levels’ strength and accuracy, and invited Stanley forum members to vote for the best.

The FatMax Xtreme Tape measure from Stanley Tools has been given the “Rated By Real Pros” treatment – where the companys’ fans can get their hands on the latest tools in return for their views!

The FatMax Xtreme Tape enables professionals to perform tasks with more efficiency and to a higher standard. With a 150% larger, three rivet end hook, the Xtreme Tape offers a simple solution to a perennial workplace problem.